(ambitransitive) To travel or transport in a small van.
Tilting trikes turn more like a "normal" bike for the primary rider, but are much less comfortable for the passengers - and generally mean a more compact passenger area too. We'd compare it more to motorcycle vs. mi…
Tilting trikes feel more like a "normal" bike for the rider, but are much less comfortable for the passengers - and generally means a more compact passenger area too. We'd compare it more to motorcycle vs. minivan :)
(ambitransitive) To travel or transport in a small van.
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A small van, especially (North America, Australia, NZ, Philippines) one primarily used for family transport.
Minivan means: A small van, especially one primarily used for family transport.. It is mainly Philippine English and may not be understood outside that context. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. It is sporting vocabulary and harmless in itself. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
minivan means: A small van, especially one primarily used for family transport.. Register: informal, Philippine English. Often not understood outside its region; gloss the word on first use when writing for an international audience. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
“Tilting trikes turn more like a "normal" bike for the primary rider, but are much less comfortable for the passengers - and generally mean a more compact passenger area too. We'd compare it more to motorcycle vs. minivan :)”
“Tilting trikes feel more like a "normal" bike for the rider, but are much less comfortable for the passengers - and generally means a more compact passenger area too. We'd compare it more to motorcycle vs. minivan :)”
“I worked in software. We didn't have bugs, we had undocumented features. Our clients didn't lie to us, instead they offered us an opportunity to discover antruth. I remember a great Dilbert cartoon, "going to code me a minivan."”
“True, but still the term SUV is perhaps overly broad as even a minivan can be considered a SUV. Thats because its more of a marketing term rather than a true classification of vehichles. We have to suppliment it with terms like "mid size" and "full size" for this reason.”
“Get in the minivan kids, we’re going to Disneyland!”
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